On the latest episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps sat down with the Kentucky-based pop rock soldiers in As You Were. In their conversation, the band outlined their carrer, service, and life as musicians and enlisted members of the Army. The 15-minute conversation was added to the end of the interview with […]
Music may not be the first thing you think of when the US Army comes to mind. It might not even be the third, fourth, or fifth thing you think of. As a matter of fact, you may have never linked the military to music, and you wouldn’t be alone in your reasoning. The two […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPIN may receive an affiliate commission. Most music fans only dream about going backstage after a concert and meeting their favorite artist. Most sports fans only fantasize about sitting in the front row or visiting the locker room after a […]
Ever wanted to feel the intrinsic social connection of a live concert from the comfort of your own phone? Sure, streaming both recorded music and live shows are great, but such a key part of the concert experience is the shared environment with your family, friends, and other diehard fans. Now, Vertigo Music is allowing […]
Rock and roll band KISS is far more than just long tongues and painted faces. In fact, these days, the band’s performances are rooted in spectacular philanthropy. The legendary Hall of Fame inductees have partnered with world-renowned performance artist David Garibaldi to raise funds for Crew Nation – a charity providing monetary grants to crew […]
The summer fun continues this weekend with the Splash House gates officially opening, and boy are we ready to bask in the desert heat and escape to this house and disco filled oasis. If you’ve been paying attention to this festival’s lineup, then you certainly have an inkling to how huge it is going to […]
After the smashing success of last year’s KISS 2020 Goodbye concert, which culminated in the year’s most successful global live stream rock concert, Tixr and client City Drive Studios were itching to work together again. Looking to make a big follow-up impression, both teams approached this project with the shared goal of delivering a once […]
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL HARDFEST 2021 happened this weekend for the first time in two years, with an expanded venue size and a stacked lineup of electronic, rap and pop acts. The most important thing to note was that all sets had exceptional sound quality and the acts delivered their performances to bustling crowds filled with […]
In 2017, Hall of Fame Inductee and former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic conjured a musical project. The product was Giants in the Trees, a Northwestern rock band made up of four harmonious components: Jillian Raye, Erik Friend, Ray Prestegard, and Novoselic himself. While the quartet’s ties to Seattle are as obvious as they are appealing, their […]
Christopher Lemole and Tim Zarajos know movies, which is why, almost a decade ago, they started Armory Films – a film finance and production company. Since the company’s inception, the duo has racked-up a reputable number of lauded creations, including the popular and profitable Peanut Butter Falcon, a unique and much-needed twist on the tired […]